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Eco Factor: Solar-powered aircraft designed for round-the-world flight. After six years of designing Solar Impulse aircraft, officially known as HB-SIA, was powered up in Switzerland. The test was performed by test pilot Markus Scherdel who...

Eco Factor: Zero-emission airplane powered entirely by solar energy. With a wingspan similar to a Boeing 747 and having a weight less than a small car, the Solar Impulse airplane has been unveiled by adventurer Bertrand Piccard. The plane will...

Eco Factor: Solar-powered aircraft. Powered entirely by the energy of the sun, Solar Impulse, a prototype solar-powered aircraft, is expected to make a debut on June 26 in Switzerland. The aircraft comes with the wingspan of an Airbus A340...

Dr Bertrand Piccard was definitely a soaring eagle in his past life. His love for flying around the world has given mankind many inventions that they will treasure for generations to come. Adding another feather to his cap is the solar impulse, the...

Pollution and utilization off fossil fuel is not just attributed to roadways but also airways. Having introduced many alternatives for roadways, attention is now inclined to airways. Two Swiss aviators unveiled a solar powered prototype, this morning.

Imagine going around the world in a 100 percent solar powered airplane! I say that would be a real treat for all environment lovers. You just need to be a little patient because by May 2011, Solar Impulse, the completely solar powered airplane...

With emissions from aviation been increased by 87 per cent since 1990 and air travel forecast fear to increase dramatically in the next 20 years, the situation will surely get worse if no immediate actions are taken. So, with the concerns over the.